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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06822738

NCT06822738 A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Effectiveness of Gel Stent (XEN63) Implantation Using Ab Interno and Ab Externo Approaches in Adult Participants With Glaucoma

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NCT ID NCT06822738
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor AbbVie
Condition Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 130 participants
Start Date 2025-02-11
Primary Completion 2028-11

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 45 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
XEN63 Glaucoma Treatment System

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 130 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-11 with a primary completion date of 2028-11.

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Brief Summary

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the world, second only to cataracts. This study will assess how safe and effective a glaucoma gel stent is when implanted using the ab interno (inside the eye) and ab externo (outside the eye) approach. Adverse events and intraocular pressure will be assessed. XEN63 is an investigational device for the treatment of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma when both medical and conventional surgical treatments have failed (for US approval) and when medical treatments have failed (for outside US \[OUS\] approval). Participants will be placed in one of two groups called study arms. One group will receive the XEN63 gel stent ab interno (inside the eye) and the other group will receive the XEN63 gel stent ab externo (outside the eye). Approximately 130 participants aged 45 years or older with glaucoma will be enrolled in this study at approximately 32 sites in the United States. Participants will receive XEN63 implanted using either the ab interno approach or the ab externo approach on Day 1 and will be followed for 12 months. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The safety and effect of the gel stent on your glaucoma will be checked by medical assessments and eye examinations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of glaucoma in the study eye (SE) (meeting criterion a or b) 1. That meets the following refractory glaucoma criteria of eyes diagnosed with glaucoma uncontrolled by maximal medical therapy (four or more classes of intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medications, or fewer in cases where it has been documented that certain medication classes cannot be tolerated or are contraindicated), and failed one or more incisional intraocular glaucoma surgeries (e.g., glaucoma filtering surgery, tube shunt) 2. Uncontrolled by medical therapy (to meet out-of-US \[OUS\] requirements) with participants who only have glaucoma uncontrolled by medical therapy (non-refractory glaucoma), a maximum of 10 participants who meet only criterion b (and not a) will be enrolled in each cohort. Exclusion Criteria: * History of angle-closure glaucoma where the angle has not been surgically opened in the SE. * History of secondary open-angle glaucoma (e.g., neovascular, pigmentary, pseudoexfoliative, uveitic, angle recession/traumatic glaucoma, etc.) in the SE. * Active inflammation (e.g., blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis) in the SE.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

ABBVIE CALL CENTER

✉ abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com

📞 844-663-3742

Principal Investigator

ABBVIE INC.

STUDY DIRECTOR

AbbVie

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06822738 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 45 Years or older, studying Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06822738 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 130 participants.

Is NCT06822738 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06822738 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06822738 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Glendale, United States, Culver City, United States, Petaluma, United States, Aurora, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06822738 clinical trial?

NCT06822738 is sponsored by AbbVie. The principal investigator is ABBVIE INC. at AbbVie. The trial plans to enroll 130 participants.

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